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World's Largest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show Coming to Illinois

Illinois is getting a cosmic Christmas light show with gingerbread rockets, animated characters and over a million LED lights.

Orland Park, IL · 5h

southwestregionalpublishing.com

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Palos Heights Woman’s Club spreads holiday cheer through giving

The Palos Heights Woman’s Club continued its longstanding tradition of giving back to the community with its annual Thankful Thursday fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 12, at Franklin’s Public House in Palos Heights. The event brought together club members and community supporters to collect donations for local charitable organizations and...

Palos Heights, IL · 4h
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FOX 32 Chicago

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First snowfall of the season for parts of Chicagoland

Crown Point, IN · 6h

takingthekids.com

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The Hidden Illinois Amish Store Where Locals Go For Fried Pies And Cinnamon Rolls

Shoo fly pie, cream top milk, and fried pies are all waiting in one small Amish-style shop in the Chicago suburbs. That combo alone got my attention. It’s a store where pies sell out fast enough that calling ahead to reserve one is a smart move. The shelves go...

Orland Park, IL · 1d
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We Are Illinois

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Five Cook County Highway Stretches Make National Top 100 For Fatal Crashes

Five Illinois highway stretches made the national Top 100 for fatal crashes, every one of them in Cook County. I94 sits highest at number four.

Cook County, IL · 7h

chronicleillinois.com

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Cook County finalizing plan for Prairie Path improvements

One of the missing links on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon be addressed. Cook County is finalizing a plan to provide a full-fledged connection between Maywood and Forest Park. Joe Seymour, lead planning specialist with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, told members of the Illinois Prairie...

Cook County, IL · 3h

takingthekids.com

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We Ranked The Best Barbecue In Illinois And These 7 Smokehouses Made The Cut

Two of the best barbecue joints in Illinois sit inside old train depots. I love that. Brisket and railroad history might be the most Midwestern pairing ever invented. The surprises keep stacking up from there. One Chicago spot has been a South Side standard for over 70 years. A small...

Illinois · 2d

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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Brings Slushy Roads and Low Visibility to Hammond, Merrillville, and Portage for a Very Slow Friday Morning Commute

INDIANA — Heavy lake effect snow overnight into Friday morning is expected to make for a slow commute across northwest Indiana. Slippery roads, reduced visibility, and slush-covered pavement are likely during the morning rush. Drivers are urged to give themselves extra time to get to work and to slow down on wet and snowy roads.

Merrillville, IN · 18h

CBS Chicago

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Voters back referendum for Markham to take control of separate park district

A referendum on the midterm ballot asked voters if the city should take over the park district, with 92% voting in favor.

Markham, IL · 1d

Forest Park Review

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Property transfers for September 2026

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from September 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.

Cook County, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Unsanitary conditions at south suburban schools have parents, teachers pleading for change

Dirty conditions at a south suburban school district have not yet improved months into the school year, according to parents and teachers who pleaded with the school board on Tuesday night.

Blue Island, IL · 2d

Block Club Chicago

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Ald. Emma Mitts Faces 4 Challengers In 37th Ward Race

AUSTIN — Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) is seeking an eighth term in City Council, and she’ll face four challengers in the West Side’s most crowded aldermanic race. Mitts is being challenged in the February municipal election by Carmelita Earls, Michael Murphy, Kobey Lofton and Howard Ray, according to the Chicago Board of Elections.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Palos Heights comes together to honor those who served

Palos Heights kicked off its Veterans Day observances with a breakfast honoring local veterans and their guests Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The breakfast provided an opportunity for veterans to gather, share stories and enjoy time together as the community recognized their...

Palos Heights, IL · 1d

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Trending this week: Portillo’s to shutter five to nine restaurants outside Chicago

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was “Portillo’s to shutter five to nine restaurants outside Chicago.” Portillo’s plans to close a "mid- to high-single digit" number of underperforming restaurants outside Chicago, mostly in the fourth quarter, as part of a turnaround plan. The company did not say which restaurants are scheduled to close or where specifically.

Chicago, IL · 2d

967 The Eagle

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3+ Inches of Snow in Parts of N. Illinois on Friday the 13th

Some parts of northeastern Illinois could see accumulating snow Friday, but Rockford's forecast looks much different. Here's what to expect this weekend.

Rockford, IL · 18h

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When Hoosiers Want Real Pierogi, They Drive To These 5 Northwest Indiana Polish Kitchens

Northwest Indiana takes its pierogi seriously, and for good reason. Lake County has deep Polish roots, and you can still taste that history in Highland, Hammond, Crown Point, and Schererville. Some of these spots are sit-down kitchens with pork chops and fried chicken on the side. Others are delis where...

Highland, IN · 6h

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5918 Catering & Events Leases Kitchen Space in Hazel Crest

Soul food will soon be prepared out of a storefront in the suburb. Matanky Realty recently carried out the lease for 5918 Catering & Events, coming to 17503 Kedzie Avenue in Hazel Crest. The owners Anthony and Rhonda Williams have been serving the Chicago area at pop-ups and have been looking to prepare their meals out of a brick-and-mortar. Rhonda told What Now Chicago it is too early in the process to announce an opening date right now.

Hazel Crest, IL · 1d

We Are Rockford

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12 Illinois Restaurants Land On OpenTable's Top 100 In America For 2026

Twelve Illinois spots landed on OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, and every one of them sits right here in Chicago.

Illinois · 2d

Secret Chicago

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

Illinois · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Nov. 11-17

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Daily Chicagoan, the newsletter from WTTW News, sends these picks to your inbox each week along with more essential recommendations from our staff. Sign up here. Wednesday, Nov. 11:

Chicago, IL · 2d